Advertising rates in Nonpareil style business cards
Rates listed for advertising and business notices. Per year charges for square 1agolid lines, five lines max, five dollars yearly, fifty cents per extra line. Reading columns ten cents per line first, five cents for each subsequent insertion. Local ads twenty cents per line first, ten cents for each additional line. Subscriptions two dollars yearly in advance. Proprietors A V Richarda & Co.
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Tom ‘A.V. Righarda & CO. Proprietora
Mendelssohn Quintette Concert Slated for Opera House
The Mendelssohn Quintette Club of Boston plans a concert at the Opera House on Saturday night March 9. Press opinions praise its unity of tone and refined playing, noting the quiet dignity of the performers and the exquisite harmony that leaves audiences spellbound, with works by Schubert and Beethoven highlighted.
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Mendelsson Quintette Club
Boston
Masa
Keats
Deseris
Schuber
Beethoven
Cincinnati
Mechanics’ Hall
Mendelssohn Quintette
Montreal
Montreal Herald
Winter Weather Impacts Burgh and Measles Outbreak
The journal notes odd winter weather affecting business, with medical trade steady but a measles outbreak causing five deaths in town in a single spell. Schools closed for a day as residents observed Dr David Eckner, newly a doctor after medical training in Chicago, and Charles Griswold of the Grand Patriot was spotted in town.
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Horror Journal
David Eckner
Chicago
Tahnemann Medical
Chas. Griswold
Davis
Fragments Hint at Family News Adeer One Cent A Day
A damaged OCR fragment discusses cost and value of a newspaper for a family, noting the need for a reliable paper and implying a daily budget of one cent. It mentions expenditure and the hope for full value, with few readable specifics beyond the general idea of procuring a paper for the year.
Family newspaper ideal praised for purity and broad coverage
A call for a daily family newspaper that is religious and secularly balanced, pure, uncensored by sect or party, and suitable for all ages. It extols a publication that combines current news, agriculture, finance, literature, and youth sections, advocating a one cent daily price and yearly subscription of 3.15 dollars to the New York Observer at 37 Park Row, New York.
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New York Observer
Theew
York Observer
Park Row
New York
Col R G Ingersoll Relinquishes Illinois Residence
From the Peoria Transcript February 18 reports Colonel R G Ingersoll and family have likely left Peoria. They now live in Washington D C where his residence and that of his late father in law are for sale. The community praises him despite differing views and notes his legal and lecture work will continue in Washington.
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R.G. Ingersoll
Illinois
Peoria
R. G. Ingersoll
Washington, D. C
Colonel Ingersoll
Bob
Ingersoll
Bb. C. Ingersoll
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Goddard's Mills Flour and Feed Prices
Goddard's Mills lists prices per sack or per hundred pounds for wheat flours including Towa Minnesota and Illinois mixes, Graham and bran, corn meal and screenings, rye, buckwheat, and mixed feeds. Order by postal card. Elson sells Waltham Hampden Springfield Rockford watches and offers Trampden watches through Elson, leading jeweler.
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Towa
Minnesota
A. P. Goppard
Goddard’s Mills
The Parent of Insomnia and Stomach Bitters
The article argues insomnia stems from a dyspeptic stomach and that good digestion yields sound sleep. It praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a reliable remedy superior to sedatives, claiming it restores stomach function, calms the nervous system, and also aids liver and bowel activity.
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Stephenson County Co operative
A meeting of the stock holders of the Stephenson County Farmers Co operative Association will be held at Grange Hall in Freeport on Tuesday March 12 1878. All stockholders are urged to attend. A Crippen president. Also a note warns against subscribing for premium watches and promotes Elson stamp den watches with a one year warranty.
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Stephenson County Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Grange Hall
Freeport
A . Jira Crippen
Prest
Rock River Seminary Adverts at Mt Morris Illinois
The notice promotes Rock River Seminary at Mt Morris Ogle County IL with a spring term beginning March 18 and a 13 week term cost of 45 dollars for teaching preparation. The principal will visit Brewster House Freeport March 9 to discuss the program and catalogs are available from N C Dovenmury. Elson Jewelers offers low priced goods and hair care claims appear in an ad section.
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Rock River Seminary
Mt. Morris
Ogle County
Brewster House
Freeport
N.C. Dovenmury
Coughs and Colds Promoted by Local Remedies
Local notices promote Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup at 25 cents by N A Draper and Emmett and Burrell for coughs and bilious conditions. Elson advertises watches and jewelry repairs at low rates. Fenner’s Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic claimed to restore nerves and treat biliousness. Burrell Bros. touts canned fruits and vegetables and best stock in town.
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Elson
Burrell Bros
Fragmentary street names point to property listing note
Fragmentary OCR mentions Phree lower rooms and one upper with Cor, Jackson and Walnut Streets. PF, C. Wein. The item hints at a real estate or rental notice with limited details and no clear date or location. Entities include Jackson Street and Walnut Street references and a signer or agent C. Wein.
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Phree
Cor
Jackson and
Walnut Sts
C. Wein
Lt Pays to Trade at 110 Fresh Sugar Cured Hams
Burrell Bros offers extra choice sugar cured hams at 12 cents a pound. This advert highlights bargain pricing and a value proposition for shoppers seeking quality pork products in a local market.
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Burrell Bros
It Pays to Trade at 110 Five Pounds Green Rio Coffee
Bargain note from BURRELL Bros advertises five pounds of Green Rio Coffee for one dollar at their shop. This trade incentive promotes customer purchases with a low price per bulk amount.
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Burrell Bros
Boschee's German Syrup Promises Quick Relief
Citing volatile climate and rapid temperature shifts, the ad urges keeping Boschee's German Syrup at hand to prevent serious sickness and high medical costs. It claims success curing consumption, hemorrhages, pneumonia, severe coughs, croup, and throat or lung diseases with three to four doses, noting sample bottles and wide availability through Swarts & Stocking.
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Boschee
Swarts
Shilohs Cure and Vitalizer Advertised by Emmert and Burrell
Local store Emmert and Burrell advertises Shilohs Cure for cough consumption and related lung throat issues with a money back guarantee if no benefit. Also markets Shilohs Porous Plaster and Shilohs System Vitalizer with prices listed and claims of curing dyspepsia liver complaint constipation and general debility.
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Shiloh
Emmert & Burrell
Great English Remedy Offering Refunds in County
Proponents of the Great English Remedy advertise their readiness to refund full price through all county agents if using one quarter of a 50 cent bottle fails to prove the remedy as recommended for throat and lung diseases. The claim underscores confidence in the product and invites buyers to test it with a money‑back guarantee.
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Emmert & Burrell
Hackmetack Perfume Sold by Emmert and Burrell
Perfume Hackmetack is advertised as a popular fragrance sold by Emmert and Burrell. The listing highlights its popularity and availability through the two names, indicating a local retail distribution and branding in the period.
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Emmert & Burrell
It Pays to Trade at 110 and Burrell Bros Praise English Remedy
Importers call a garden grown Japan tea the finest and offer it at 78 cents per pound. Burrell Bros. report the Great English Remedy is meeting with growing success and deserves its merits.
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Japan
Burrell:bros
Freeport Special Election Notice for City Incorporation and Minority Representation
On March 13 1878 Freeport voters will decide if the city shall be incorporated under Illinois law and whether Minority Representation will be adopted in the City Council. Polls open 8 AM to 7 PM at Tremont House First Ward, Pennsylvania House Second Ward, and New York House Third Ward. Mayor Jacob KronnSigned February 7 1878. Winter caps gloves robes and ladies furs at Wilcoxon the Hatter.
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Freeport
Stephenson
State of Illinois
General Assembly
Tremont House
Pennsylvania Hrouse
New York House
Jacob Kronn
City of
Parker's Hair Balsam Promises Hair Restoration Breakthrough
Beyond the Reach of Human Skill asserts hair restoration is possible when follicles are damaged by age or illness. Parker's Hair Balsam is pitched as a harmless restorative that begins at the roots, removes dandruff, and returns gray or faded hair to natural color with a glossy youthful look. The product claims to stop hair loss with occasional use and to avoid staining skin or clothing as it is not a dye. Swartz & Stocking are named sole agents.
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Swartz & Stocking
For Sale House on West Street by I M Barnum
For sale. A residence with lot on West Street offered at low figures and on easy terms. Contact I M Barnum for details.
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West Street
I. M. Barnum
Cure a cough with J D Diffenbaugh’s hourhound candy
An advertisement touts a cough and cold cure using J D Diffenbaugh’s pure hourhound and barley candy marketed as a simple remedy. The product promises quick relief without medical treatment.
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J.D. Diffenbaugh
C O D Grocery Store Promotes New Stock and Prices
Go and see the new stock and prices at the C O D Grocery Store located opposite Brewster House.
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C O. D
Brewster Louse
Cor
Brewster House
Apples and fruits advertised at Boston prices
An old advertisement listing apples pears oranges lemons figs dates and nuts for sale by J D Diffenbaugh at Boston prices. It mentions pure cider vinegar and abundant apples at O D Grocery Store opposite Brewster House and Spring Wheat Flour at S W Chapman's with a price of 1.25 per sack.
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Boston
J.D. Diffenbaugh
Brewster
S. W. Chapman's
A Wonderful Discovery for Lung Health by Dr Erwas
A worldwide praised remedy for consumption and lung diseases promises rapid relief from coughs colds bronchitis asthma and throat ailments. It claims approval by physicians clergy and press with a free trial bottle and a $1 regular size sold by Emmert and Burrell in Freeport Ill.
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Erwa
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport
Early 1900s ads tease bargains and buyups in town
The snippet shows sales pitches for tobacco brands, a 160 acre farm for sale or trade near two ICRR depots, a clearance on wall paper and window shades, and a Pure Gasoline cleaner from Swarts Stocking Drug Store with paint supplies offered by D Adamson.
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Winslow Township
Adamson’s Parlor and Machine Oil Ad at Stephenson St
An advertising notice for Adamson's announces Parlor and Chamber Sets at No 86 Stephenson Street upstairs and a sale of all kinds of machine oil at bottom figures at Stephenson Street D with Tenr & Kornia branding.
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Stephenson St
Tenr & Kornia
Great English Remedy Reforms Asthma Quickly
A brief notice asserts asthma relief through timely use of the Great English Remedy, claiming rapid and certain relief for sufferers. The statement emphasizes prompt application as key to effectiveness.
$100 Scholarship Offered at Rock River University Dixon
A. for SALH announces a $100 scholarship at Rock River University in Dixon. Good in any branch or department taught. For details call at or address this office.
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Rock River University
Dixon
Cheaper than the Cheapest in 11000+ Square Feet of Stock
Over 11,000 square feet of floor stock offered with a wide selection of furniture. The ad promotes finest parlor and chamber sets at greatly reduced prices for 60 days. Buyer benefits include very cheap reading material and bound volumes of Harper's Magazine at $2 per volume at Sanborn's.
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D. Kuehner
Trarper’s
Sanborn’s
Smoke the American Popul 3 cent cigar at J D Divrenn Avan's
Advert in local shop promotes American Popul cigars priced at 3 cents with display at J D Divrenn Avan's store. Nearby vendors offer similar value products for shoppers seeking affordable tobacco options.
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J.D. Divrenn Avan's
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Ponce de Leon
America
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Mitin
Pioneer Press
Fimodts
Cass Farm
Aprinlea
Rerun Nai Sr
Union
Studebaker
Ww. G
W. Barnes
Wilcoxon
Oda
C. H. Little
F.C
Burlington Weekly
Hawkeye
Ilinois
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Wisconsin
The
Freeport Journal
Abe
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the Journal
Marburg Bros
Seal of
North Carolina
D. Adamson
Swarts & Stocking
Court House
D. Adamson’s
D, Adamson’s
Salh
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